12 News has learned the Rec Room bar in Milwaukee could soon lose its liquor license.The bar has made headlines since New Year's after a UWM student disappeared following a night of drinking there.Nick Wilcox vanished after being kicked out of the Rec Room early in the morning on Jan. 1.Alderman Tony Zielinski told 12 News the decision was based on some complaints from neighbors and the fact that the bar has not fulfilled its operating plan to provide lunch. The decision was made Dec. 3, before Wilcox disappearance.The bar's attorney, Michael J. Whitcomb, told 12 News the punishment is severe and excessive. "Neighborhood complaints don't justify non-renewal," Whitcomb said.The bar said it's received an injunction to stay open while they fight the decision.

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12 News has learned the Rec Room bar in Milwaukee could soon lose its liquor license.

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The bar has made headlines since New Year's after a UWM student disappeared following a night of drinking there.

Nick Wilcox vanished after being kicked out of the Rec Room early in the morning on Jan. 1.

Alderman Tony Zielinski told 12 News the decision was based on some complaints from neighbors and the fact that the bar has not fulfilled its operating plan to provide lunch.